Santa

We went to Walmart last week to get our new tv and Santa was there. They were taking pics and giving you a complementary 5x7. Well, Braiden dressed Ryder that day and needless to say, he wasn't wearing his good clothes. It took him a little bit to warm up to Santa too, but he eventually did. Not too bad for a free photo!

Tattoo!!!

So, I got a new tattoo that I am totally excited about. It is for my little angel baby. My brother designed it and it is super cute! Sorry, I couldn't seem to get any pics that weren't blury. =[

Summer fun

I have been so busy it is just hard to take the time to post a blog these days. We have finally gotten our deck built and it is awesome. I already hosted a party for my friend Niki's Birthday last weekend which was super fun. Then Sunday, Braiden and I were discussing pools and we went to Walmart and bought one of those small infatable ones for now, but eventually, probably next summer we will put a bigger, more permanent one in.
So, Ryder is getting so big. He is finally walking, full time now! Yay! I am excited because he is a little tubbo, and I am a weenie and can't lift heavy objects. LOL. He is transitioning from the infant room at daycare to the toddler room which is great. Except for the occasional red mark or bruise he comes home with. Also, I know it's early, but we are getting a glimpse into what the terrible two's are going to be like for Ryder. He has begun throwing hissy fits, kicking, screaming bloody murder and hitting to get what he wants. Of course, I try really hard not to give into him because I don't want to create a monster, but he is giving me a headache. I just hope that it won't last too long...I know, I am dillusional. Whatever. I love him anyway!

Haley D. White

UPDATE.....

Ryder is now ONE!! OH MY....How time does fly. Things couldn't be better. We have slowly been remodeling our house. The kitchen is now done and our next big feat is the bathroom! Yay! Just enjoying my life being a wife to B and a momma to the most handsome little man in the world! The next thing I plan on checking off my list is nursing school. I am going to start back this summer and work towards my degree as a labor and delivery nurse. Long road ahead, but I want nothing more. Until then, I continue to work at my job as a dental assistant...which pays the bills, but doesn't entirely make me the person I want to be. Braiden was recently laid off and is currently soul searching himself and mentioned to me the other day he would like to go back to school to become a history teacher.....learn something new everyday!!! I love my life and the people in it!

Circus 2009

We took Ryder to the Circus last weekend and he had a blast! He was so enamered with all the bright colors and the petting zoo. He loved the billy goat ;)

Ryder's 1 year checkup

Ryder's checkup was today and I have to say, it was quite different than what I am used to. With Ryder, that is. He freaked out when they weighed him and when the doctor came in to do his exam. Then, when I held him after, he settled down. When the nurse came back in to give him his shots he screamed bloody murder! He has never so much as made a peep let alone screamed and cried like that before. He is definitely in the stage of attachment to mommy :).....

• 2/29/08 (birth) 7lbs 8oz, 20 in
• 3/14/08 (2 wks) 8lbs 2oz, 21 1/4 in
• 5/02/08 (2 mo) 13lbs 4oz, 23 1/4 in
• 7/11/08 (4 mo) 17lbs 1oz, 26 in
• 12/5/08 (9 mo) 23lbs 10oz, 29 in
• 3/06/09 (1 yr) 25lbs 8oz, 30 1/2 in

Ryder is the big ONE!!!

I can't believe my baby is already one. Time certainly does fly by. We have been so busy. We have slowly been remodeling our kitchen. I painted the walls and cabinets; put new hardware on the cabinets. Ryder's birthday was getting close and I wanted to put the new floors and countertops in. We had to wait for our tax return, but we got it a week before his birthday, so we were in a mad rush to get things situated before his big party. Everything looks awesome thanks to my dad. He is a pro when it comes to renovating a house. Next on our list is the bathroom. Yay...
Ryder's party was a huge success. Although, when it came to smashing his cake, he wasn't as into it as I thought he would be. We had to get him started on it and then he got a bit of stage fright because everyone was staring at him. He got some really awesome gifts! Uncle Kemp got him his first Harley. Gimpaw was a little disappointed because he wanted to be the first to give him a Harley!! However, Gimpaw and Gigi did get him a car that plays music when you toot the horn which he loves! He also got a Dallas Stars jersey that says White #10 on the back, which was Braiden's number in High School. I thought that was so awesome and super cute.
















I take Ryder to the doctor tomorrow morning for his one year checkup and shots, so I will have his stats soon. He is my little big man. He is growing like a weed and I can't believe it, but I absolutely love every minute of it.

Been a while!!!

SORRY!!! I KNOW, IT HAS BEEN FOREVER! SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED...MY LITTLE MAN IS GROWING SO FAST. HE HAS 4 TEETH NOW AND IS CRAWLING AND GETTING INTO EVERYTHING. THANKSGIVING WE TOOK A PLANE RIDE TO IOWA TO STAY WITH MY AUNT, UNCLE AND COUSINS WHICH WAS SUPER FUN. RYDER IS AN AWESOME TRAVELER. YOU WOULD NEVER HAVE KNOWN THERE WAS A BABY ON BOARD.
CHRISTMAS WAS GREAT TOO!
RYDER'S FIRST BIRTHDAY IS COMING UP AND I AM SUPER EXCITED! I AM DOING A WESTERN THEME AND HE IS GOING TO GET MY FIRST ROCKING HORSE FOR HIS BIRTHDAY!!
WELL, THAT'S ALL FOR NOW! HERE ARE SOME RECENT PICTURES!!

ONE OF RYDER'S CHRISTMAS PRESENTS





RYDER AND HIS GREAT GRANDMA "NANA"

RYDER AND GIMPAW


OUR FIRST FAMILY PHOTOS